Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a 1.7% decline, yet it remains up by 12% over the past year with earnings projected to grow by 14% annually. In this context of fluctuating market conditions and anticipated growth, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued with notable insider activity can offer intriguing opportunities for investors seeking value in small-cap companies.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United States
Overview: MasterCraft Boat Holdings is a manufacturer of recreational powerboats, including pontoon boats and the MasterCraft line, with a market cap of $0.43 billion.
Operations: MasterCraft Boat Holdings generates revenue primarily from its Mastercraft segment, with additional income from the Pontoon segment. The company's gross profit margin has shown variability, most recently recorded at 24.92% in December 2023 and declining to 14.90% by December 2024. Operating expenses have consistently impacted profitability, with notable allocations towards general and administrative costs and sales and marketing efforts.
PE: -43.0x
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, a player in the marine industry, is experiencing insider confidence with recent share purchases. The company's earnings forecast suggests significant growth of 145% annually, yet it faces challenges with external borrowing as its sole funding source. Recent executive changes see Mike O’Connell taking charge of the Pontoon Segment, bringing decades of industry experience. Despite second-quarter sales dropping to US$63 million from US$90 million last year, future projections estimate annual sales between US$275 million and US$295 million.
Overview: ProFrac Holding operates in the oilfield services industry, providing stimulation services, proppant production, and manufacturing with a market capitalization of $2.38 billion.
Operations: ProFrac Holding generates revenue primarily from Stimulation Services, Proppant Production, and Manufacturing. Over recent periods, the company's gross profit margin has shown variability, reaching as high as 40.69% in late 2022 before declining to 31.76% by early 2025. The cost of goods sold (COGS) consistently represents a significant portion of expenses, impacting overall profitability trends.
PE: -5.2x
ProFrac Holding, a company in the energy sector, has caught attention with its potential for growth despite recent financial challenges. Their earnings guidance for Q1 2025 suggests improved revenues and profitability over Q4 2024, indicating a positive outlook. Notably, insider confidence is evident as Johnathan Wilks acquired 338,756 shares valued at US$2.35 million recently. While sales declined to US$2.19 billion in 2024 from US$2.63 billion in 2023, their forecasted earnings growth of 119% annually offers promising prospects amidst higher risk funding sources.
Overview: MasterBrand operates in the furniture and fixtures industry, focusing on designing and manufacturing a wide range of cabinetry products, with a market capitalization of $1.34 billion.
Operations: The primary revenue stream is from the Furniture & Fixtures segment, generating $2.70 billion. Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) significantly impacts profitability, with a Gross Profit Margin reaching 33.27% in recent periods. Operating expenses and non-operating expenses further influence net income outcomes for the company.
PE: 14.0x
MasterBrand's recent performance highlights challenges but also potential opportunities. For the fourth quarter of 2024, sales dipped slightly to US$667.7 million from US$677.1 million, and net income fell to US$14 million from US$36.1 million year-on-year, indicating some financial pressure. Insider confidence is evident as Independent Director Robert Crisci purchased 20,000 shares for approximately US$307,726 in January 2025, reflecting a belief in the company's prospects despite its high reliance on external borrowing for funding. The company forecasts mid-single-digit percentage growth in net sales for 2025, suggesting cautious optimism amid a competitive landscape.
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